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In the captivating final volume of ‘St. George and St. Michael,’ we witness the intertwining fates of a young couple caught in the turmoil of the English Civil Wars. Set against a backdrop of rising tensions between king and parliament, as well as the Church of England and the fervent puritans, this historical romance unfolds with a sense of urgency. Seventeen-year-old Dorothy Vaughan, unaware of the brewing conflict, feels her loyalty firmly lie with her king and her country. When she challenges her childhood friend Richard Heywood to prove himself worthy of her love by engaging in the ...

In the stark beauty of Scotlands lowlands, a poignant tale unfolds, weaving together the lives of a retired soldier and his daughter as they navigate the complexities of caring for a gentle, kind-hearted boy and a spirited, rebellious young landlord. Though this novel carries MacDonalds signature gothic flair, it is infused with threads of hope and love, particularly for The Bonny Man (Jesus), illuminating even the darkest moments with warmth and compassion. - Summary by HannahMary

In volume II of The Flashman Papers, Flashman tangles with femme fatale Lola Montez and the dastardly Otto Von Bismarck in a battle of wits which will decide the destiny of a continent.

In this volume of The Flashman Papers, Flashman, the arch-cad and toady, matches his wits, his talents for deceit and malice, and above all his speed in evasion against the most brilliant European statesman and against the most beautiful and unscrupulous adventuress of the era.

When an author aims to conclude a story with the familiar refrain of And they all lived happily ever after, they must first navigate the tumultuous waters of evil, strife, and terror, as well as loss, sacrifice, and death. Only the most skilled storytellers can weave such a narrative convincingly, and George MacDonald is one of them. In this enchanting tale, Anodos, our protagonist, embarks on a transformative journey into an alternate reality on the day he comes of age. Here, he encounters a realm of wonders that echo the fantasies of childhood and the chivalric tales of medieval romances. ...

George MacDonald, a renowned Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister, held a significant place among the great Victorian writers, alongside literary giants like Dickens and Thackeray. Yet, despite his initial acclaim, his reputation has waned over time, largely due to the deep religious themes that permeate his works. Among his many writings, Unspoken Sermons stands out as a profound exploration of theology, capturing MacDonald’s unique perspective on faith and spirituality. Though not his most famous work, these sermons have left a lasting theological impact, most notably influencing ...

Immerse yourself in Lilith, a haunting tale by George MacDonald, the pioneer of fantasy literature. First published in 1895, this profound work explores the intricate themes of life, death, and salvation. Recognized for its depth, Lilith was revived in 1969 as part of the prestigious Ballantine Adult Fantasy series. This dark narrative prompts readers to ponder the possibility of Christian universalism—the belief that ultimately, all souls will find salvation. (Summary from Wikipedia)

In an ever increasing stressful world for young children, we understand how important it is for young children to get a goodnights sleep. Which is why this collection of calming bedtime stories will help your child to relax after a stressfully day and drift off fast to a deep sleep.

The Elect Lady is a wonderful place to begin to understand George MacDonald's view on the nature and purpose of the church and how vast and beautiful is God's love.

In this enchanting tale, two self-centered girls—a princess and a shepherds daughter—cross paths with a wise woman who gently teaches them that they are not the center of the universe. George MacDonald, a master storyteller, weaves profound truths that deepen our understanding of human nature and our relationship with the divine. This captivating fairytale is also known as The Wise Woman, A Double Story, and Princess Rosemond. (Summary by Shelly Weingart)

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown’s schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents – horsemanship, facility with foreign languages and fornication. A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th...

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown’s schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents – horsemanship, facility with foreign languages and fornication. A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th...

While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie ...

In Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales, George MacDonald invites listeners into a world where enchantment and imagination reign. While he asserted that his writing transcends age, his captivating tales for children reveal the depth of his storytelling. This collection showcases three of his finest works “The Light Princess,” where a wicked aunt’s curse makes the princess float, and the only way to break it is to make her cry; “The Giants Heart,” where two adventurous children discover a land of giants and must confront a fearsome giant who steals children; and “The Golden Key,” ...

George Macdonald, scrittore di genere fantastico, si dice abbia influenzato Tolkien e Lewis, oltre che rivestire un ruolo importante in ambito teologico, essendo un ministro di culto cristiano scozzese. Lewis (l'autore delle "Cronache di Narnia") lo riteneva addirittura un suo maestro e scrisse che un giorno, leggendo Phantastes, pensò di aver attraversato una grande frontiera.

A Modern Telling of a Classic Fantasy The easy-to-understand, twenty-first-century language gives a new generation of children access to the story of Diamond, a child of Victorian England, and North Wind, the magical being who carries him through the skies. Their adventures together reveal the glimmer of wonder and Divine love shining even within the grim poverty of nineteenth-century London. Kenneth McIntosh, author of Following Aslan, writes that "At the Back of the North Wind is a cross between a Dickens novel and the Narnia stories. The tale weaves back and forth between gritty reality ...

Now available in ebook format, ‘The Pyrates’ is a swashbuckling romp of a novel. The Pyrates is all the swashbucklers that ever were, rolled into one great Technicoloured pantomime – tall ships and desert islands, impossibly gallant adventurers and glamorous heroines, buried treasure and...

The Cruel Painter is a chilling Gothic tale of obsession and revenge. A young man falls in love with a beautiful girl, only to be tormented by her father—a sadistic artist who uses his daughter as a tool for his twisted experiments. Set in 16th-century Prague, this eerie tale blends romance and horror.

A king, a queen, a baby's christening, an overlooked guest and a curse. Author George McDonald takes the classic motiff and turns it on it's ear when the newborn princess loses....her gravity!

Private McAuslan, J.—the Dirtiest Soldier in the World (alias the Tartan Caliban)—demonstrates his unfitness for military service in this first volume of stories of life in a Scottish regiment. Unkempt, ungainly and unwashed, civilian listeners may regard him with shocked disbelief. But generations of ex-servicemen have hailed him with delight as a familiar friend—because every old soldier can remember a McAuslan! 

In Volume II of the Flashman Papers, Flashman tangles with femme fatale Lola Montez and the dastardly Otto Von Bismarck in a battle of wits which will decide the destiny of a continent. In this volume of The Flashman Papers, Flashman, the arch-cad and toady, matches his wits, his talents for...